Ananda Cincinnati Meditation Group

Kevin Allen http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/d/7/0/b/member_7135051.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/Ananda-Cincinnati-Meditation-Group/members/8007820/
Organizer

Ananda Cincinnati Meditation Group http://www.meetup.com/Ananda-Cincinnati-Meditation-Group/ http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/1/c/f/c/global_9667420.jpeg 20090706

Cincinnati, OH 45202

Location:

Cincinnati, OHUSA 45202

Organizer since:

July 6, 2009

Introduction

I started meditating simply to find more inner peace and for vague spiritual reasons. Now my greatest desire is to know God and help others on their spiritual journey.

Have you practiced meditation or hatha yoga before?

Have both meditated (since 2004) and done hatha yoga, have followed Yogananda's teachings since 2006, which I found to be a wonderful synthesis of what had previously seemed incompatible elements of my spiritual life up to that time.

If yes to #1, what sort of meditation practice do you do?

I started with Transformation Meditation, but it seemed too vague a practice for me. Started with Hong-Sau (part of Yogananda's teachings, though not specific to them) in 2006. Have practiced Kriya yoga since initiation in January 2008

If yes to #1, what sort of yoga experience have you had?

Have mainly done generalized hatha, starting in early 2006, and Ananda-style Hatha Yoga, which I like for it's slow pace, allowing for a more inward practice. Prior to hatha yoga I practiced tai-chi and qigong (chi-kung) for many years

What draws you to meditation and/or what sort of goals do you have for your spiritual journey?

Was first drawn to meditation on a vague thought that it was important for the spiritual path, but now realize that it is essential to reach the ultimate goal, which is to realize our inherent oneness with God/Infinite Bliss/Divine Peace and Love.

Cindy McMillan

Hi Kevin
Appreciate your personal welcome. Planning on coming this Sunday. Looking forward to meeting the group.
Cindy

Mar 30, 2012 10:19 AM
Ruthie A. Lincoln

Hi Kevin thanx for the welcoming greeting. I look forward to Sundays meditation.
Ruthie

Mar 30, 2012 7:02 AM
Nune

Hi, Kevin,
Thank you for the welcome message. I plan to be there this Sunday. I also got your message about the Easter meditation. Just wanted to be clear that it is not Christ that I am looking for - I am actually very far from Him and am hoping that this will not be an obstacle neither for me nor for the group....

Mar 30, 2012 6:53 AM
Rachel Overstake

Thanks Kevin. I'm looking forward to it. I sound completely uneducated about it, I think I was 14 when I self taught myself after reading a short article in a magazine. I was in great need of spiritual answers. Its amazing what answers you find, when your able to let go of the questions.

Jan 10, 2011 12:03 PM
Katie

I definitely hope to make more Sunday groups! Would love to also do some socializing with the group to get to know people better. Seems a great way to be even more comfortable at the meditation, if you know others and can connect to them :) (Though I know people are very busy!)

Nov 08, 2010 5:32 PM
pamela edwards

Hi Kevin, I learned a lot about meditation. It is what I need right now! Thanks

Sep 28, 2010 8:43 PM
Nadirah Rahman Ananda Cincinnati Meditation Group

Hi Kevin. I'm excited about Wednesday's meeting. I've never meditated and just used prayer for inner peace. I would love to learn and hope to meet you.

Thanks,

~Nadirah Rahman

Sep 13, 2010 9:29 AM
Heather Green Ananda Cincinnati Meditation Group

Hey kevin, it carlos I,m not would be able to make it to the meditation group something came up, I'll stay in touch. SORRY.

Sep 08, 2010 5:45 PM
Dennis McGill

Hey Kevin - it was good to meet you and the group a couple weeks ago. However I wasn't sure it's what I was needing. In the meantime have found another group that meets my needs at the moment. thank you for the welcome.

Aug 14, 2010 1:44 PM
Jennifer Lynn

Thanks for your message! I need some meditation in my life...we are all too busy
I hope to make it soon.
Jennifer

Jul 06, 2010 2:13 PM